Summary
- Cheating in Call of Duty: Warzone is on the rise due to the recent release of Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass.
- Players are frustrated with the influx of cheaters using aimhacks and wallhacks for unfair advantages.
- Despite efforts to combat cheating, the ongoing cycle of adaptation by cheaters poses a challenge for developers.
The release of Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass has brought a noticeable rise in cheating incidents within Call of Duty: Warzone. Many Call of Duty: Warzone players are now describing the game as unplayable due to the influx of cheaters exploiting the ease of access provided by Xbox Game Pass to evade anti-cheat measures.
Cheating remains a persistent problem within the Call of Duty franchise, with the game frequently facing criticism for insufficient measures to address the issue. These cheats range from aim hacks that simplify aiming to wallhacks that reveal enemy positions, resulting in an unfair advantage and heightened frustration among legitimate players. While Call of Duty developers are regularly seen introducing new anti-cheat systems to combat the problem, cheaters consistently manage to adapt and find new methods to bypass these safeguards. This ongoing cycle of adaptation and countermeasures highlights the ongoing difficulty of effectively managing cheating within the game.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Has 'Overwhelmingly Negative' Reviews on Steam
Players are expressing their disappointment with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Steam, with the game receiving a wave of negative reviews.
The recent release of Modern Warfare 3 on Xbox Game Pass has been positively received by players. However, a new issue has surfaced regarding cheating in Warzone since the launch of Season 5. Reports indicate a sharp increase in cheaters, many of whom are using the PC version from the Microsoft Store but appear in-game with an Xbox logo next to their names. This occurs because the Microsoft Store version of the game on PC lists players as Xbox users in lobbies. Consequently, this allows PC cheaters to disguise their activities as if they are playing on Xbox. The RICOCHET anti-cheat system has been ineffective in addressing this problem so far, and developers have not yet addressed the situation publicly.
Call of Duty Players React to Recent Surge in Cheating
In a Reddit thread discussing the recent surge in cheating, users shared their frustration with the situation. One user reported encountering multiple cheaters in several consecutive games, noting the prevalence of aim assist and wallhacks. Another user described the game as nearly unplayable, mentioning the difficulty of staying alive and retrieving loadouts. A third user expressed skepticism about Activision addressing these issues, suggesting that the upcoming release of a new Call of Duty game might not lead to significant changes or improvements in the current game.
It is unclear how long it will take for developers to resolve the cheating issue. However, Activision has recently shut down two major providers of cheating software for Call of Duty, which is a significant step in combating the issue. Unfortunately, it's worth noting that Modern Warfare 3 on Game Pass has also faced server-related problems, so issues may remain.
Call of Duty: Warzone
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 78%
- Released
- March 10, 2020
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Infinity Ward, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 8.0 & IW 9.0 (Warzone 2.0)
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.
Turn the Heat Up
Prepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.
Loot For Rewards
Discover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.
A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.
A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
- Franchise
- Call of Duty
- Platform(s)
- Xbox One, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter, Battle Royale
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
